NFL Network: Patriots WR A.J. Brown expected to miss six weeks with high ankle sprain
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Key Points:
- Patriots receiver A.J. Brown is expected to miss six weeks due to a high ankle sprain suffered in the season opener against the Seahawks.
- Brown was placed on injured reserve, which requires a minimum four-week absence, but he will be sidelined for at least two additional weeks beyond that.
- The reigning AFC champions will be without their top offseason acquisition for over a quarter of the 2026 season, facing four playoff teams in their next six games.
- In his first game with New England, Brown had three catches for 26 yards before exiting due to injury.
- With Brown sidelined, quarterback Drake Maye will need to rely on other receivers like Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, and Demario Douglas to step up.
